4.1: Tea
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- 29381
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- To prepare various teas using loose tea, a tea ball, or tea bags.
- To describe differences in appearance and flavor of various types of tea: black, oolong, green, flower, and spiced.
- To identify the factors affecting the optimum extraction and retention of tea constituents in the prepared beverage: tea quality, type and temperature of water, material of teapot, and preparation techniques.
General directions for preparation of teas:
- Use a clean teapot. Preheat by filling it with boiling water.
- Measure freshly drawn cold water. Heat just to boiling. As soon as measured water reaches boiling, drain the preheated teapot; place tea leaves in pot; add the freshly boiled water.
- Cover pot and steep appropriate length of time for the tea used. Remove tea bag or tea ball, or strain out tea leaves.
- For evaluation, serve tea in pot in which it was prepared. (If a ceramic pot was used, display a sample of tea in a small clear glass beaker.)
Tea Treatment Directions
- Tea ball – Prepare black tea according to the general directions. For each serving, use ½ tsp. tea leaves per 6 oz. water. Place tea leaves in a tea ball large enough to allow water to circulate freely. Steep for three minutes.
- Tea bag – Prepare black tea according to the general directions, using 1 tea bag for two servings (12 oz. water). Steep for three minutes.
- Loose tea – Prepare black tea according to the general directions. For each serving, use ½ tsp. black tea and 6 oz. water. Place loose tea leaves in teapot. Steep for three minutes, then strain tea into preheated serving pot.
- Iced tea – Prepare double-strength black tea according to general directions for hot tea, using 1 tsp. tea or 1 tea bag per tea cup (6 oz.) water. Pour prepared tea into serving pitcher filled with ice.
- Instant black iced tea – Prepare according to the directions on the container.
- Oolong tea – Prepare oolong tea according to general directions, using 1 tea bag or 1 tsp. tea leaves per 2 teacups (6 oz. each) water. Steep for 3 minutes.
- Green tea – Prepare green tea according to the general directions, using 1 tea bag or 1 tsp. tea leaves per 2 teacups (6 oz. each) water. Steep for 3 minutes.
- Flower tea – Prepare according to package directions.
- Spiced tea – Prepare according to package directions.
- Decaffeinated tea – Prepare according to package directions.
Terms
- Oolong Tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Its dried leaves and leaf buds are used to make several different teas, including black and green teas.
- Green Tea is made from unfermented leaves and reportedly contains the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols.
- Brewing Techniques: Percolated, French Press, Drip, Vacuum, & Pour Over
Characteristics of the standard product:
| Appearance | Flavor |
|---|---|
|
Bright and clear; free from oily film. Color appropriate for type: Green tea – a pale straw color Black tea – a deep amber color Oolong tea – a light golden brown |
Subtle aroma Delicate flavor with astringency appropriate for type. (Green tea is more astringent than black.) |
Evaluation
| Sample | Appearance | Flavor |
|---|---|---|
| Black, tea bag | ||
| Oolong | ||
| Green | ||